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Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the world of professional basketball with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni with regular appearances by The Athletic’s award-winning NBA reporters. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears cap the week with the full-length Saturday Slam n’ Jam episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 28, 2023 • 55min
Ben Simmons Fake Trades | Rising Suns | Contending Nuggets
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers recap the week that was in the NBA, what is going on with Ben Simmons and are there any trades that make sense, and should the Suns making a win now deal?Then the guys bring on Adam Mares of DNVR to discuss the Nuggets season so far, Jamal Murray's comeback season, and Jokic an MVP repeat? Then they play a rousing rendition of Andrew vs. The Beat!Sign up today at www.StitchFix.com/NBAShow to get $20 off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2023 • 44min
Arch Rivals
Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour are excited about Rivalry Week in the NBA! How could the regional sports networks' bankruptcy affect the schedule? Are we ready to jump on the Sacramento bandwagon? Breaking down the Rui Hachimura trade and whether it helps the Lakers this season.Sign up today at www.StitchFix.com/NBAShow to get $20 off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2023 • 13min
Daily Ding: Knicks beat Celtics in OT | Spencer Dinwiddie in the zone vs. Suns
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Thursday night's slate, including the Celtics losing to the Knicks in OT, Dallas over the Suns and Dinwiddie's monster game, Pistons beating the Nets, and react to the All-Star roster announcement.LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DINGGo to https://www.chime.com/ding to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 37min
How to Choose an MVP | Bob Leaving the Bay?
Point of Contention5 Subjects, 5 Minutes, 5 Points of ContentionHow to Choose an MVP?Rui solving the Lakers problems?Bob Meyers leaving the Warriors?Brandon Ingram back with the PelicansSixers Contenders in the East?Sign up today at www.StitchFix.com/NBAShow to get $20 off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 14min
Daily Ding: Jordan Poole game winner | Lillard goes for 60
Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour recap the big games from the NBA. Jordan Poole finishes in traffic to lift the Warriors over the visiting Grizzlies. The Sixers hold on to get the win over the resilient Nets and Ben Simmons. Damian Lillard scores 60 to lift the Blazers over the Jazz. Anthony Davis makes his return for the Lakers, while Rui Hachimura debuts in Purple and Gold.Visit LinkedIn.com/Ding to post your job for free!Chime.com/Ding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2023 • 42min
Mark Jones on Kings, Beam, Fox, Sabonis and more
On this week's Hoops Adjacent, Mark Jones from ESPN and the play-by-play announcer for the Sacramento Kings TV broadcast joins David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson to talk about the evolution of the Kings franchise, the leadership role De'Aaron Fox has grown into, playoff aspirations for the franchise and the stories behind some of his most memorable calls.Sign up today at www.StitchFix.com/NBAShow to get $20 off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2023 • 13min
Daily Ding: Heat defeat Celtics | Pelicans collapse late against Nuggets
Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil recap Tuesday night's games including two close contests in Heat vs. Celtics and Nuggets vs. Pelicans, the Knicks getting a win over the Cavaliers, LeBron has now scored 40 points against every team in the league, and more.LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DINGGo to https://www.chime.com/ding to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2023 • 52min
Sellers at the Deadline | Rui Trade
Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the upcoming trade deadline and who the sellers might be. The guys also give a live reaction to the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura from the Wizards.Sign up today at www.StitchFix.com/NBAShow to get $20 off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2023 • 15min
Daily Ding: Kings Rule | Bulls Take Down Hawks
Andrew Schlecht and Mark Schindler discuss the night of NBA basketball from Monday, January 23rd. The Bulls beat the Hawks, The Kings dominate the Grizzlies, the Rockets pull off a win, and much more!Visit LinkedIn.com/Ding to post your job for free!Chime.com/Ding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2023 • 55min
It's Good to be the Kings
Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil, Travonne Edwards, and Jay King discuss the ramifications of a 72 game season, Shannon Sharpe's beef with the Grizzlies, Dejounte Murray and Tony Parker, and Jay's Kings 2 Minutes.Sign up today at www.StitchFix.com/NBAShow to get $20 off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.